Oracle Forms Migration Consultant Job Davis area,California USA,IT/Tech

Oracle Forms Migration Consultant
Davis, CA 95616 (Onsite)
12 months with possible extension

This engagement requires deep, hands-on Oracle Forms experience. General Oracle DBAs or Web Logic administrators without Forms migration background are not suitable. Candidates should be screened specifically for prior Forms & Reports upgrade and Linux deployment experience.

Background and Context

The Organization Operates a Legacy Oracle Forms & Reports Environment Currently Hosted On Microsoft Windows Server (2003 R2 And 2008). The Stack Includes

Oracle Forms & Reports 10g (Oracle Application Server 10g)
Oracle Databases 10g and 11gR2
VMware-based virtualization

The Windows operating systems are end-of-life and represent unacceptable operational and security risk. The organization has decided to:

Exit the Windows platform entirely
Upgrade Oracle Forms & Reports to the final supported release (12c)
Migrate the environment to Linux (RHEL 7.9)
Modernize the database platform to Oracle 12c or 19c
Decommission Oracle Application Server 10g

Custom Java Struts web applications previously co-hosted on the Forms server are out of scope for this effort and will not be migrated.

This SOW defines the scope of work required to design, build, migrate, and validate the new Linux-based Oracle Forms & Reports 12c environment.

Objectives

Design a supported, stable Oracle Forms & Reports 12c architecture on RHEL 7.9
Migrate Oracle Forms & Reports from 10g (Windows) to 12c (Linux)
Migrate Oracle databases from 10g / 11gR2 (Windows) to 12c or 19c (Linux)
Validate functional parity of Forms and Reports
Establish a secure, supportable runtime environment
Enable decommissioning of all Windows-based Oracle servers

In-Scope Work

Architecture & Planning
Review current Oracle Forms, Reports, and database environment
Identify Forms & Reports version-specific upgrade considerations
Define target-state architecture (application tier, database tier, client access)
Recommend Oracle DB target version (12c vs 19c)
Identify Linux OS, Java, and library requirements
Produce a migration plan and cutover approach
Linux Environment Build (RHEL 7.9)
Validate RHEL 7.9 baseline suitability for Oracle Forms & Reports 12c
Define required OS packages, libraries (including 32-bit/X11), and kernel parameters
Configure Oracle user accounts, directory structures, and permissions
Install and configure required Java (Oracle JDK 8, pinned version)
Oracle Forms & Reports 12c Installation
Install Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure 12c
Install Oracle Forms & Reports 12c
Apply the latest recommended bundle patches
Configure Forms & Reports domain
Configure Web Logic Admin and managed servers for Forms and Reports
Database Migration
Design database migration approach (export/import, RMAN, Data Pump, or upgrade)
Migrate:

Oracle 10g databases
Oracle 11gR2 databases (including Data Guard if applicable)

Validate schema integrity, stored procedures, and Forms connectivity
Forms & Reports Migration and Validation
Compile and migrate Forms modules from 10g to 12c
Resolve compilation warnings and runtime issues
Validate Reports output, formatting, and fonts
Configure Forms servlet and runtime parameters
Validate Forms launch via Java Web Start (JNLP)
Client Access & Runtime Validation
Validate Forms client launch using Java Web Start
Define supported client Java versions
Address certificate, security prompt, and trust issues
Validate browser-based launch workflow
Hardening and Operational Readiness
Post-install OS hardening guidance (SELinux, firewall, services)
Backup and recovery recommendations
Patch management guidance
Knowledge transfer to internal staff
Cutover and Decommissioning Support
Assist with production cutover planning
Validate production environment
Support decommissioning of Windows-based Oracle…